Dinosaur BBQ

8 recent ratings
$$ • Barbecue Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Beer
Safety Rating
7 ratings

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99 Court St
Rochester, NY 14604

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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I attended an event catered by this restaurant that was supposed to have several gluten free options. Unfortunately they immediately cross contaminated several of the options and even in sides I found gluten noodles. It seems like their catering is not up to snuff and as a result I got very sick.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 1 month ago read full review

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Wonderful experience. I am a very sensitive celiac and almost never go out to eat. I had no reactions and the food was delicious!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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So tasty! They had a gluten free menu, but for sides you had to ask. Our waiter Adrienne so super knowledgeable and funny.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 7 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Beer
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Barbecue
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Keto Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

Notes


Barbecue sauce is gluten-free

Photos


Found pasta in my greens
Tres Ninos with sides
Jumbo BBQ chicken wings with garlic Chipolte sauce $3.95
Inside on a Friday night after it was less crowded
Outside in the evening
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Celiac

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This is the only place in the Rochester area that I have never gotten sick from eating at. Every server I have ever had knew exactly what celiacs was and were knowledgeable beyond belief. They bring your food out on a different colored plate. They offer a separate menu but honestly the server can tell you everything you need to know. I am super sensitive to cross-contamination and this is the only place I never worry about eating at!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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They have a GF menu with lots of options.

They also verbally announced my allergen plate when they brought it to the table, and I noticed that my plate was red while my family’s plates were blue. I confirmed with my waitress that that was intentional - the red is for allergens!

I also asked if they change gloves and she said yes.

As always, the food is amazing. I got the “Tres Niños” (pulled pork, ribs, and brisket) with mashed potatoes and tomato cucumber salad.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Overall pretty good experience! I ordered ribs, and 4 sides of corn, bbq beans, tomatoes and cucumber salad, and cooked collard greens. I didn’t get sick and food was delicious!

They have a gluten free menu, but it doesn’t say which sides are gluten free, which makes no sense to me. They also brought my food out with two pieces of corn bread on the platter after I told them about my gluten allergy (celiac). It was a mistake by a waitress who wasn’t my own, and they fixed it immediately by switching out my rack of ribs, and getting me all new sides (they let me keep the old ones too).

Overall good experience!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Great bbq and sides

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a gluten free menu and all of the sauces are GF. Very good food!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ordered take out on door dash. Got the bbq chicken with mashed potatoes (specified in the comments needed to be gluten free due to celiac and please no gravy) also got the black beans and rice. Food arrived with sticker on the container specifying “gluten free”. Was great until I opened it and there’s gravy on the potatoes (which has gluten) called and was told I had to go through door dash for the refund. At least sides are packaged in individual containers so I could still have the rest of the meal. The chicken was good but I was not a fan of the black beans and rice. I’ve also had the salt potatoes on separate occasion and wasn’t a fan.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food and service. Our server was knowledgeable. Most of the menu is gluten free- all the meats and several sides. Cool atmosphere too.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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I am leaving 3 stars as on my last visit i ordered off the gluten free menu, had meal prepared by manager and after eating part of my greens i found a pasta in it. I will not be ordering sides again but I do feel you would be safe ordering just a meat.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Separate GF menu. The wait staff assured me that they were knowledgeable about cross contamination and that I could have a completely GF meal. I had 1/4 slab of ribs with coleslaw and bbq baked beans. It was brought out separate from my husband’s regular meal by the manager. It was delicious and I didn’t get sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Ribs were delicious and my server was very knowledgeable about cross contamination. Great meal!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Ordered take out and specified it needed to be gluten free, specified no bread or gravy. When I got home my food had cornbread on top of all the meat and gravy on the mashed potatoes.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Excellent bbq, huge portions and many, many gluten free options! I would go back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great gluten free menu. All meats, sides, and sauces are gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Delicious ribs! Great Cole slaw too.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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A great option and good food. Separate gluten-free menu, and they take cross-contamination seriously. Their daily specials are often also gluten free. Our party had 3 people with Celiac disease, and they were kind, courteous, and very helpful during the entire ordering process. When they brought the food out the manager also came out to explain their whole process for avoiding cross-contamination. I've eaten here twice now and it's been great each time. Portions are huge, sauces on the wings are great, and wait staff is friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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If you love barbecue, you'll love this place. Off the gf menu, I had the jumbo BBQ chicken wings with the garlic chipotle sauce - delicious. I only ordered 3, but could have made a meal of just them. I then had the tres ninos which is a sampler of the BBQ brisket, ribs, and pork with 2 sides - I had rice and beans, and a tomato cucumber sauce for a total of $20 before tax. I had a hard cider that was a bit spendy at $7.50. Note: call ahead for reservations, especially on Friday night or a weekend. I was there on Friday at 7:00 pm and there was a 45 min wait for a table and it was packed with people waiting. It's a fun, boisterous place. I'll add some pictures.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Great restaurant with a specifically gluten free menu. Most foods are available gluten-free and had the best barbecue I've ever had!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Server was extremely helpful (thanks Maria!) Great selections and the gluten free chocolate cake was delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Never have had a bad meal.

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LOVE the salmon!!! And that we can go here and get a fantastic gluten free meal - to go!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Mmm mmm mmm- that's all I have to say

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Amazing food, very knowledgeable staff, a great GF dining experience!

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Great food! They say all meats are gf bc their sauce is gf! yes!

Updated 12 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Amazing food, loved everything we shared. They are careful with allergies and have special trays do designate. Definitely récit!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wheat Allergy

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This place was great! They have a separate GF menu, wait staff is very knowledgeable about GF and allergy prep. Many items are naturally GF and GF plates I was told are prepped separately. My meal came out on a different plate that they keep separate for GF meals and brought to the table separately by the manager. The only problem was that the food looked so delicious I immediately began to consume it before taking a photo.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Symptomatic Celiac

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I had the 1/4 rack of baby back ribs with the cucumber tomatoes salad and BBQ beans as sides. It was delicious!! I made sure to let Jenn know I was celiac and they verified when the food was delivered it was gf. No reaction to it. I wish I lived nearby because I would be back!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Symptomatic Celiac

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This is a must stop if you’re in Buffalo! The food is incredible and even better, they really understand celiac and have so many safety precautions in place. Ask for a gluten free menu when you’re being seated. There are so many choices for gluten free. Personally, I think everyone should try the applesauce - it’s homemade and honestly tastes like apple pie. Gluten free food gets flagged for the kitchen, they wash their hands, switch their gloves and serve food on a red colored plate. Celiacs can definitely eat here safely and enjoy fantastic bbq!!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

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Separate gf menu. Wings cooked separately. Gf beer as well. Service was very accommodating and knowledgeable.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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